Manuscripts
Found in 12984 Collections and/or Records:
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner James Steele, June 8, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation (similar to letter of same date) signed by Chief John Ross, Lewis Ross, Lewis Downing, James McDaniel, and Evan Jones to Commissioner James Steele regarding allowing the Delaware Indians to settle on the Cherokee "Neutral" land south of Kansas. Folded sheets of paper with handwritten text in ink on seven pages. Folder 1230
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink, "Copy of a Communication"
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner James Steele, June 8, 1864
Rough draft of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner James Steele stating position on Delaware Treaty, 'Neutral Land.' [Not signed] (Moulton). Two sheets of folded paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1230
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole, January 30, 1865
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation of Chief John Ross, Evan Jones, and D. M. Ross to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole regarding disbanding 'Cherokee Regiments' and organizing 'Home Guard' with remarks regarding conduct of Cherokee Troops. (Moulton). Two sheets of paper; the first has handwriting in ink on recto and verso, the second piece of paper is a folded sheet with handwriting in ink on four pages. Folder 1271
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, May 25, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole refusing to negotiate a treaty naming the United States as Trustee for sale of 'Neutral Land', and will not sell Indian Territory to Kansas Tribes but will receive Delaware. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1221
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, February 7, 1865
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole requisitioning $10,000 for expenses. (Moulton). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1272
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs William P. Dole, February 18, 1865
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Commissioner of Indian Affairs W. P. Dole referring to rejection of application for $10,000. (February 7, 1865) (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1274
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, August 24, 1864
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation of Chief John Ross and Evan Jones to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton repeating request that Colonel William A. Phillips be reinstated. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1253
Inscription(s)
Inscribed in ink on verso, "Copy of a Communication"
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton., March 27, 1865
Draft copy of letter from Cherokee Delegation to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton requesting that Indian Territory remain in Department of Arkansas and not transferred to the Department of Missouri and Kansas. (Moulton). Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 1277
Draft Copy of Letter from Cherokee Delegation to Secretary or War, May 25, 1864
Draft Copy of Letter from Chief John Ross and Assistant Chief Joseph Vann to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo, October 20, 1861
Draft copy of letter from Chief John Ross and Assistant Chief Joseph Vann to Creek Chiefs Motey Kennard and Echo Harjo advising against the use of force against Opothleyahola and urging pursuit of peace; meeting of Cherokee delegation with him described by Chief's name is spelled Opothleyahola says Moulton. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Second sheet is a single sheet with handwritten text in ink on recto and verso. Folder 1135